Private Day Trip to Essaouira from Marrakech with Transport

11 hours 30 minutes • Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 2+Guided • Operated by Safari Desert Tours • 4.9 from 79 reviews

Why we love it?

This full-day excursion from Marrakech to Essaouira offers a blend of coastal relaxation and cultural exploration. After departing Marrakech in an air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking driver, you’ll pass through the argan forest where goats climb the trees, with an optional visit to a local women’s cooperative demonstrating traditional argan oil extraction. Upon arrival in Essaouira, a UNESCO World Heritage site, you can explore its historic Medina and souks at your own pace, taking in the town’s 18th-century fortified architecture and its role as a major international trading seaport. A scenic stop at the panoramic viewpoint overlooking Essaouira provides photo opportunities before you visit the Port of Essaouira Sqala, where you can observe the old Portuguese fortifications. The tour includes private transportation, bottled water, and hotel pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech, but lunch and gratuities are not included. This experience suits travelers interested in history, local culture, and seaside scenery.
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Inclusions

  • Pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech.
  • Transport by minivan/4WD with an English speaking driver.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Bottled water
  • Drop-off in your accommodation in Marrakech.

Exclusions

  • Lunch
  • Soda/Pop
  • Gratuities (Optional)

Itinerary

Cooperative Feminine Targanine

Departure around 08H00 from your accommodation, travel in a comfortable and air conditioned minibus/4WD with an experienced English speaking driver about 2 hours driving you will be in the forest of argan trees where the goats climb the argan trees to eat the fruits what an amazing and funny view a quick stop to take pictures.(OPTIONAL VISIT of the Argan women cooperative Argan oil is a plant oil produced from the kernels of the argan tree (Argania spinosa L.) that is endemic to Morocco. argan oil is used to dip bread in at breakfast or to drizzle on couscous or pasta. It is also used for cosmetic purposes. 45 minutes more driving you will arrive to Essaouira. It’s famous of fresh seafood, and free time to explore it by your own pace.

Port of Essaouira Sqala

Essaouira is an exceptional example of a late 18th century fortified town .built according to the principles of contemporary European military architecture in North Africa context .since its foundation, it has been major international trading seaport linking morocco and its Saharan hinterland with European and the rest of the world.
About two hours we will be in the middle of the Argan forest, arriving at the local women’s cooperative traditional of Argan oil. Product that Morocco has international monopoly. Visit the cooperative that allows you to attend the Manuel extraction of oil by village women.
Continue to Essaouira take photos at the entrance of the city on a panoramic location, overlooking the entire city. Free Visit the remnants of Portuguese port, medina the souks, swimming at the beach, back to Marrakech at the end of the day.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation anywhere in Marrakech city.

Know Before You Go

  • Infant seats available

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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